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 A and C are the object ball quartersHal houle  Jan 20, 2013 #63 Patrick Johnson said:I will be at Q-masters on the final Saturday of the US Open

. . 11, I show that these aims are equivalent to 3/4-, 1/2-, and 1/4-ball-hits and the 15- and 45° angles are not exact. When these methods are used the feel in aiming is reduced to almost zero. I think you can practice while day dreaming - Hal said line them up and wack um. See this image: The pivot point is the pink dot on the cue. Loading…I've been using basic CTE for awhile, but using older information. No, it's because their only target is and has been CTE, Hal Houle, and now Stan which started 18 years ago. I have been playing pool since I was seven, shining shoes in bars, I'm 63. Hal Houle's Aiming Center to Edge etc. I want to credit Hal rightly so don't confuse Houle's Pivot Aim with his controversial fractions and degrees aim system. I will be publishing a series of free online. 12,478. ” Hal Houle once said that the top 200 players in the world used his aiming system. and let's go to press. Very minimal. If there were 10 Commandments of CTE this would be the first one. People like Hal Houle and Ron Vitello and Gene are always going to have negative people trying to tear. . Some people do it automatically while others spend hours and many aiming systems trying to find it. Whether it be Hal Houle’s Center-to-Edge, Stan Shuffett’s Pro1 or Ron Vitello’s 90/90, offset and pivot systems afford players objective and repeatable methods of ball-pocketing (without the guesswork of ghost ball or other traditional methods. Vahmurka. . Hal Houle invented it about 7 or 8 DECADES ago and called it Shiskebob. Problem is, he had to stand there and correct me on every shot because I just didn't get it. every top player uses the same pro aiming system. Share your videos with friends, family, and the worldHal Houle would have been so very proud, and I myself am proud for you and Hal. Oct 12, 2022 #56 phreaticus said:A CTE/PRO ONE video is coming! The video will present the exact visual nature of CTE. Im guessing this is based on possible points for the QB and object ball. side (plus "real thin") no matter how you do it. This is an EXACT aim. There is a link for an interview with Jimmy and Rick Owens, his relative, just before he passed. I hoped that he would chime in and help explain away the apparent dilemma. It is looked upon as extrordinary, but it is a duplicate of the Sailor's system only much less detailed and much less comprehensive. I doubt that Stan's defining and refining will change any of that no matter how exact CTE/Pro One is. you aim the left quarter, center and right quarter of the CB (the "3. S. Also, now in effect, all. Basically, the claim is there are only three different aims for all cut shots: a “15° cut,” a “30° cut,” and a “45° cut. There is no way in this universe that Hal Houle, Stan Shuffett and the countless other instructors teaching objective aiming methods created non-working purely psychological mind tricks just to mess with your sense of order. On the first occasion I spoke to him for a while, and then I played on the adjacent table while he schooled a couple people for several hours. Jul 21, 2008. Basic aiming systems Wondering if anyone has a story involving Hal Mix (RIP). I found you to have searched out from Hal Houle(my friend and mentor) along with several others and tried to combine their theories on aiming into one nice system of teaching aiming. He also enjoyed keeping tabs on the various players and the members of AzBilliards. By: Search Advanced search…Search titles only. The best person to ask is Hal himself. Let me know which one was your favorite in the comments! I’m really looking forward to making more micro two piece hauls with my friends so if you liked this one make sure to let me know :) My favorite Bikini from this haul was the last one! Check out Dare and Codee!Hal Houle was without a doubt the greatest LATERAL THINKER in history when it came to POOL AIMING SYSTEMS! He developed over 20 aiming systems for pool and each one was way OUTSIDE THE BOX VISUALLY and in PERFORMANCE. By: Search Advanced search…I really was hesitant to bring this up and face the wrath of khan if this has already been clearly explained but I can't find it so can someone please point. . Here's another juicy secret I call Pivot Aim, used by Johnny Archer and Efren Reyes, and taught by me, Hal Houle and others to an elite few before this article. I realized. Mr. and Santos. It occurred to me the newer members might not know who Hal Houle was. . as was Hal's in "defining" "backhand english" as a method to return to center ball. ) CTE originated from Hal Houle. I know Hal Houle there are only 3 or 4 shots in pool. My name is Hal Houle. What's this fixation with aiming? It's a personal thing. Stan and Landon Shuffett took an interest in Hal's CTE and they both met and studied with Hal. go! the ones i seen confused me, im making big leaps in my pool game this yr, so why not take it further if i can and actually learn something lolSearch titles only. As most of you know, Hal was known for being devious in explaining CTE and that created a lot of misunderstanding about it. Because Hal Houle and Stan Shuffett created them Click to expand. Daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth Heinsen. Harold G. 5 years ago. Search titles only. Mary Lou Houle 04/11/1930 - 11/21/2022Mary Lou Houle, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 21, 2022 at the age of 92. 5railkick said: I read on the other forum that Hal uses a 2 angle method to aim every shot. Hal called me one day out of the blue back in the late 90's. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. Yeah, I know - I know, if Hal did something it MUST be bogus and witchcraft. The man genuinely wanted to share his knowledge with as many people as he could and did it for free. If you would like a copy, email me atThe answers I received, from Houle followers, defied the laws of geometry and, as such, were absurd. . M is not exclusive but normally taught by SPF Instructors. ” In TP A. If you would like a copy, email me at The answers I received, from Houle followers, defied the laws of geometry and, as such, were absurd. He has created several different systems to help people play better. Too many things didn't make sense to me so I moved on. Mary Lou Houle 04/11/1930 - 11/21/2022Mary Lou Houle, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away November 21, 2022 at the age of 92. take the time go to the table and try it someone suggested. Conversely I have shown aiming systems to some good players and had them give me a confused look and decide that they didn't want to bother with it EVEN IF they agreed that it might help them. 5 + 2. You only get down to 8 cut angles with the OB about 6" away from the pocket. this particular HAL HOULE aiming system. Silver Member. He has never stopped after 25 years. 1434. Instruction & Ask the pros. – Hal Houle’s 3-angle system – Hit-A-Million-Balls (HAMB) aiming system – How to Aim Pool Shots (HAPS) – limited lines or alignments of aim – midpoint parallel-shift aiming system – 90/90 pivot-based aiming system – parallel-lines systems – Perfect Aim – pivot-based system issues – Pro One – shaft-edge aiming system The common fractional-ball aiming system, sometimes referred to as Hal Houle’s 3-angle system. go! the ones i seen confused me, im making big leaps in my pool game this yr, so why not take it further if i can and actually learn something lolI thought I'd throw out a little check I use to very accurately find A or C on the OB, especially the thin ones. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool than I will ever know. Instruction & Ask the pros. Harold Houle, now 85, said the time he spent with Greenleaf came during the late 1940s, or possibly in 1950. Unfortunately, it might be expensive to call him from your house in Russia. The blue line is the initial line up method that you would manually have come to with just eying the shot. Houle, speaking of CTE's primary 3 aiming points (15, 30, 45 deg, aka 1/4b fractions): "Your only requirement is to recognize whether your shot is a 15, 30, or 45° angle. Efren: Oh, aim. M is a by-product of Hal Houle's teaching. Whether it be Hal Houle’s Center-to-Edge, Stan Shuffett’s Pro1 or Ron Vitello’s 90/90, offset and pivot systems afford players objective and repeatable methods of ball-pocketing (without the guesswork of ghost ball or other traditional methods. How does Hal Houle’s three-angle system work? Hal Houles’ 3-angle system is a type of fractional-ball aiming system. I'm pretty sure he was from the Albuquerque neck of the woods. This method may not be for everyone, as it takes an analytical mind to wrap your head around. Recently, I've started playing more and. the method fits the definition. And honestly, I don't recall going over Center-to-Edge with Hal. Hal Houle. competent and has provided cueing instruction to all levels of. Anyone that wants to give this an honest try, please do so and report back to this post. 0. Hal, what he created, and those who followed will live forever. For 13 years I have been on a mission to solve Center to Edge and I have accomplished what I set out to do. Christopher lives on the same street as the following people: Roshelly Aviles · Susan M Heffelfinger · Anne E Vonneida · Hal Houle · Julia B Houle · Andrea J Partridge · David A Partridge · K Partridge · Sonia S Houle · Paula M Santos · Dana M Hackman · Trevor L Hackman · Scott Morgan · Mark E Barowski · Ann M Polukis · Michele M. Instruction & Ask the pros. (dont worry im not bragging, i still miss cuts like its no ones buisness) The reason for this is early on, someone told me if the shot is straight in. . Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. I can unabashedly say that I stole the Sailor's system en toto and reproduced it in my book. When these methods are used the feel in aiming is reduced to almost zero. . Aiming ConversationSearch titles only. . Takes his three angles and makes aiming easier to teach. S. The first time started 26 years ago with Hal Houle and then those who followed. The National Billiard Academy is the only school authorized to teach the specialized Aiming Systems of Hal Houle. In Stan Shuffett's own words: "Nearly six years of blood, sweat, and tears have all been worth it. Both are deadly ways to pocket balls, contrary to what has been claimed by a small. If there were 10. Hal told me to stop before I got into that trench. Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. He was always experimenting with aiming systems and knowledge he acquired over the years from. Thankfully, Hal sent a private email inviting me His credentials are very impressive, with Pro player being one of his accomplishments. . 3 angles for all shots, on any size pool table, including snooker & bar tables. He ran with Jimmy Moore, I think. Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. CTE has been around for decades and misunderstood by most everyone. Pool lost a pioneer. My name is Hal Houle. If you look at most shots they can be grouped into one of these three angles in a general sense. Freddie <~~~ like Farmer’s Insurance . Search titles only. . I like. S. But, sorry to disappoint because IT DOES WORK. I don't care if I change your mind. By: Search Advanced search…Hal houle is the creator of this system. Both are deadly ways to pocket balls, contrary to what has been claimed by a small. . All I can I can say for now is that NO ONE loved pool more than Hal. Hal Houle changed my life. I think Hal was largely correct in that assessment. How does this work. The main reason why CTE is COMPLETE BULLSHIT (and, I’m sure, made up as somebody’s joke to show how dumb people are), is that there’s no discussion in it. By: Search Advanced search…I'm grateful for you Stan and for Hal houle. You won't be so lucky. I personally used it for several years before Hal taught me a version of CTE. Search titles only. Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. It's not, every combination of perception, left or right cut, sweep or pivot direction, etc,,,, will result in the same. Yes, I aim to put ball in pocket. Anyways, CTE had been a point of discussion on RSB and Hal calls me one afternoon and starts off with, "Lou, this is Hal Houle. On the first occasion I spoke to him for a while, and then I played on the adjacent table while he schooled a couple people for several hours. ALL of Hal Houle's systems had the exact same foundation. Search titles only. Hal is no longer with us, but fortunately, he showed. So far I have shown beginners and advanced players alike this system and they are all pocketing balls in the center of. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. . Although, like San Jose Dick, the math is over my head and the physics lingo wrecks my game because I am thinking about when I play, I KNOW that there is merit to these systems and I will rejoice when the math and science guys figure it out and give people like Hal Houle and Ron V. bbb AzB Gold Member. :grin-square: Perhaps the video will be large enough to honor Hal Houle for what he created. You came to aiming systems because of all the discussion and development of systems that Hal developed. Teach professionals, very advanced players, and road money players. I am not even sure I use an aiming system, and not even sure what to look for it I am. I believe Fez, Jimmy, and Ralph Greenleaf, were partners. . Hal Houle It's been a long time since I've seen this HH post and something caught my attention that I don't recall thinking about. ) For this column I've also spoken to BCA instructor Tom Simpson, who graciously put me in contact with Houle. . You are referring to Hal Houles aiming system. every top player uses the same pro aiming system. I have read a few CTE threads but not really posted much. Instruction & Ask the pros. Instruction & Ask the pros. The questions is how many have even CONSIDERED. Hal Houle invented it about 7 or 8 DECADES ago and called it Shiskebob. Stan has worked on the center to edge system over the past 10 years and refined it into a method called “Pro One. Stan Shuffett refined it and it is called "CTE Pro One". I do have a slight background as I have had some interaction with some of the CTE names. JoeyInCali Maker of Joey Bautista Cues. . All of which are very interesting and Ive been mixing and matching depending on the shot but for easy shots, I still use the ghostball system. According to both the inventor of CTE (Hal Houle) and Stan himself, Stan Shuffet’s CTE Pro One only works because the table has 2x1 dimensions. Subsequent phone calls continued to develop a hunger for more information about CTE and as Hal's health continued to decline, Stan was forced to do his own study on CTE. A key factor in CTE is that the shooter learns to largely disengage his conscious mind from the aiming process. . every top player uses the same pro aiming system. . Obviously CTE was one of them and Shiskabob was another. 5 years ago. It also had absolutely nothing to do with CONTACT POINTS. Most are good honest requests to learn. Aiming that point to the object ball's center or edge is a surprisingly good starting point. C. Nothing any more complicated than those 3 lines. . Jul 25, 2005. Nov 12, 2019 - Answers to frequently-asked questions about Hal Houle's 3-angle aiming system. To Freddie Agnir and others for spending time on the table showing what you learned from Hal and being willing to help. Below are portions of testimonials about an aiming system from one particular poster. Connie and I are beyond pleased! I left it all on the table: 38. way I aim is I am alway shooting cue ball center but I am using the edge of the shaft. Search titles only. Anyone who's watched me, talked to me on these boards, etc. Looking forward to some positive recollections of Hal and his theories and methods. It's this period of time that Jimmy Moore incorporated his pivot aiming technique. 1/4, 1/2, center and maybe edge to edge. Therefore a cue ball has 360 ticks and an object ball has 360 ticks at their respective circumferences. Cherished mother of. The step by step process will be revealed. from Hal Houle: There are only 3 angles for any shot, on any size table. Aiming ConversationHal Houle (rhymes with pool) gave his knowledge free of charge and welcomed anyone to call him at any time to learn more about his aiming systems. I was very lucky yesterday to spend a day visiting Hal Houle. hal houle. I didnt locate the photo until the first editions were already printed. There are only two ways to be lined up on a shot, either on the correct aiming line to make the shot or on the incorrect. If the dimensions are other than 2x1, logically, then CTE will no longer work. His best results are winning a stage in. By: Search Advanced search…Hal Houle developed over 20 aiming systems that had nothing to do with contact points or fractions. . My name is Hal Houle. ”Hal Houle Point and Pivot System by Billiards Forum Editor's Desk | Sep 30, 2014 | Aiming and Execution Tutorials for Billiards New Post - Hal Houle Point and Pivot. Search titles only. All of Hal's systems used the 3 line fractions. . It is looked upon as extrordinary, but it is a duplicate. First he told me to forget. . He welcomes inquiries and does not charge for his advice. Hal and I had only a phone relationship, never having met him in person. . #2. View more. H. JoeyInCali Maker of Joey Bautista Cues. I commented that, from my recollection, Hal Houle was a decent guy and had always been forthcoming in our prior discussions. Problem is, he had to stand there and correct me on every shot because I just didn't get it. According to both the inventor of CTE (Hal Houle) and Stan himself, Stan Shuffet’s CTE Pro One only works because the table has 2x1 dimensions. Thankfully, Hal sent a private email. Search titles only. Landon Shuffett vs Earl Strickland in the Diamond 10-Ball 10 Foo…The Hal Houle Point and Pivot system is a billiard aiming system that uses the geometry, layout, and design of a pool table, as well as some common assumptions. He has a beautiful 4 1/2 x 9 Diamond table and light. Aiming ConversationThe time you spent with me practicing in your booth at the tournament was impressionable for me. I've kept the thread alive as there is a discussion below on the book) Amazon published my book on Ralph Greenleaf,. I am proficient at ghost ball and contact points, I just was looking into a system to double check my aim if I am uncertain. #1. Place the bridge hand down with the cue along this line. Maybe it was already a given between us and we worked on other things. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. most of philipeno player are using Busty. systems that he currently endorses. . THE 3 LINES. " Hal's greatest joy was. Joey: But what is your system to aim? Efren: I aim for pocket. I am being swamped by email and PMs about Hal Houle's aiming system. However Hal Houle is AWESOME and so is Ron Vitello. Jan 20, 2013 #63 Patrick Johnson said:Some (mostly undercooked) food for thought about aiming system benefits for everybody. CTE is a pre-shot routine that involves the use of the line from the center of the cue ball through the outside edge of the object ball (from the intended pocket. Stan reveals how the 30 perception was "king" with Hal Houle. i do not charge you for anything, it is simple enough that i can teach you over the phone. Instruction & Ask the pros. The idea behind the slip stroke is minimizing the length that your cue moves on the back stroke. Hal Houle had ways of explaining and doing it and we definitely know where you're coming from when his name is mentioned. . When I first learned of Hal Houle, I immediately sought him out because I heard he was a very knowledgeable man. Well beyond the life of the lemming tribe. . . In my opinion if you HONESTLY wanted to learn CTE then. Stan Shuffett entered the picture a week ago or so and invited to teach me his CTE/Pro One Aiming System. (Houle's memory is somewhat hazy on the point. cookie man AzB Silver Member. I hear Stan Shuffet is coming out with a free video on U Tube to explain "center to edge" aiming. Or at least completely new to wanting to be a damn good player. Hey everyone! After receiving numerous request to do a video on the Center-To-Edge (CTE) aiming system, I studied it for about week. "3-point" or "ball fractions" system. A few years ago I was working on an aiming system of my own design (as far as I know this is my own design, I may have been inspired by something I've seen, but I don't think so). 5 = 4. ”. It was posted here about 6. But in my opinion if it wasn't for Hal there wouldn't be CTE. Pro's try to explain how they "Aim". To Hal Houle for seeking me out in Denver and introducing me to aiming systems. Yes, the process is VISUAL and pivot based with VERY strong math and geometric support. Hal was an eccentric guy who would call you by phone while you were at a table and talk you through his various methods of using CTE while also regaling you of stories about his buddy Ralph Greenleaf. . I have read a few CTE threads but not really posted much. This is also the explanation why balls can "bend" or find. I've been trying to do this exact way how Stan Shuffett explained in his video which I don't have anymore. My goal, to which I am willing to dedicate a good amount towards, is to promote the aiming systems of Hal Houle and those who teach them. Whether it be Hal Houle’s Center-to-Edge, Stan Shuffett’s Pro1 or Ron Vitello’s 90/90, offset and pivot systems afford players objective and repeatable methods. 5" corner pocket (less from closer, more from farther away). Began instructing pool in 1945. hal houle. Much to what I assume will be the chagrin of the vocal CTE guys, Hal Houle himself said this in his infamous original 3-angle document. He must have been up in his 80's; not sure. And I would have continued to skip them if Hal Houle hadn't asked me to meet him in Denver and graciously donated some of his time to teach me some of methods. Hal Houle definitely made life easier for the aiming process of pocketing balls. No personal. he was beat to death, hung out to dry, and CRITIZED by all the nay sayers, who could not understand what he could. Hal said he could probably teach me his aiming system in 15 minutes. By: Search Advanced search…HEY GUYS MY 2 CENTS the CTE devotees we know who you are EVERYONE ELSE. I'm pretty sure he was from the Albuquerque neck of the woods. Aiming ConversationAs per Hal Houle, CTE DOES NOT work with the vision center directly over the actual shot line, or NISL as Stan describes it. As I stated in another post, Hal Houle had over 20 other aiming systems beside CTE. . . Fez was also very good friends with Ralph Greenleaf who was also traveling the country with financially backed by. . Then after I got home. I find it interesting that a guy like svb who started playing pool when he probably was 5 or so and i think i herd him say he played in a league at 9 in a. pj chgo . In another pool forum they have discussed for at least thirty pages of threads, Hal Houle's aiming system. Aiming ConversationThanks to another member for sending a PM to me with this system he found on the internet called "Splitting The Difference". By: Search Advanced search…Hal Houle may've been the first to use the word "visual" as a noun relating to pool shots, just as he or Stan was probably the first to use the words "visual perception" in relation to visualizing pool shots. On the first occasion I spoke to him for a while, and then I played on the adjacent table while he schooled a couple people for several hours. To me, the bold and red highlighted parts seem to indicate that Hal did not believe that the system described was able to directly pocket all balls on the table. The Sailor's aiming system, which I detail in my book, is to me the only accurate way to aim at a pool ball. I would telephone every few months checking in with him or he would call me and we would talk. His credentials are very impressive, with Pro player being one of his accomplishments. It has NO 7 fractions along the face of the OB. The first time started 26 years ago with Hal Houle and then those who followed. Houle, speaking of CTE's primary 3 aiming points (15, 30, 45 deg, aka 1/4b fractions): "Your only requirement is to recognize whether your shot is a 15, 30, or 45° angle. I found a post from 2009 from someone who said Hal Houle told them the guy was an awesome player from out of Cochrans, another was the Ripleys Believe it or not post in one of Bob Byrnes books about the 180 ball run. Adored wife of the late Harold "Hal" Houle. Search titles only. You came to aiming systems because of all the discussion and development of systems that Hal developed. points") with either edge of the OB is the simplest way to think of it, but you can use several combinations of the fourths on both balls to. by Billiards Forum Webmaster | May 1, 2011 | Aiming and Execution Tutorials for Billiards | 0 comments. Hey everyone, New guy here. Started playing in 1934. I'm still confused on the exact steps of stepping the cueball. . Call Hal Houle, and he can enlighten you Basically, the last light, or the end of the light falls at the cueball point that is at the center of many of Hal's systems. Basic aiming systems “aiming” FAQ page on my website. Stan has spent the last 15 years learning those secrets and has explained them. Hal, what he created, and those who followed will live forever. Army and was stationed in GermanIt is a given that the tip can be used as a device to point the cue to certain recognizable spots on the OB. 8K views • 2 years. I have played around with CTE for ~ 2 years. Well, It looks like the moderators moved the "How to Aim Pool Shots (HAPS)" thread to the "Aiming Conversation" forum. I've been reading this board faithfully for nearly a decade, yet I've never heard mention of Ralph Greenleaf being a drunk. . hal houle. Hal was not a great teacher, and did not really understand how or why most of the systems worked. Hal is 83 and has forgotten more about pool than I will ever know. . . There were so many that were disrespectful and that is one if the things I despise about AZB. M is a by-product of Hal Houle's teaching. Silver Member. Jan 20, 2013 #63 Patrick Johnson said:I will be at Q-masters on the final Saturday of the US Open. "Your" system exists because of the efforts of Hal Houle to bring the concept of ball to ball objective aiming systems into mainstream pool instruction. It's the method, not the final position. Search titles only. Just sayin'. Without having tried this method on the table I want to acknowledge the spirit of innovation that exists that motivates players to run with concept of. Hal Houle's Aiming Cyrus Jackson 6 videos 165 views Last updated on Jan 28, 2022 Play all Shuffle 1 2:02 1 Position, 10 Shots Sean Higgins • 5. . First he told me to forget.